What is the biological significance of 'pericellular fluid' within the lacuno-canalicular system?
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Correct answer: It facilitates shear stress detection by the osteocyte.
Fluid flow through the lacunae and canaliculi exerts shear stress on the osteocyte membrane. This fluid movement is essential for the cell's mechanotransduction capabilities and for the movement of nutrients and waste.
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